\\\\\\\\"The specified service already exists\\\\\\\\" when installing FileDirector Component Service

Symptoms

You see the following error when installing FileDirector Component Service.

Cause

You may be trying to install an update on top of an existing version - don't, perform an uninstall first - or a previous uninstall may have left a record of the service.

Resolution

Using an elevated command prompt you can remove the service entry: SC STOP "FileDirector Component Service" SC DELETE "FileDirector Component Service" Now you should [reinstall the component service](https://drflow.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/44002325173-installing-filedirector-component-services).